Draws outnumber wins in games between the sides - there have been 15 whilst the Gills have won 11 times and Rochdale have won 13.
More goals have been scored in league games involving Rochdale this season than any other (126). Gills are joint 3rd with 123.
Rochdale have won 6 of their last 11 league games but have only won once in 9 away trips losing 6 of the last 8.
Rochdale are the 5th highest scorers in L1 with 69 and have scored 4 or more goals on 6 occasions (including in 2 of their 1st 3 away trips)
Rochdale scored 16 goals in their opening 6 away league matches but have only managed 3 from the last 6 (and 11 from their last 11).
Both sides have won 7 games from the last 17 league matches but the Gills had only lost 3 of the remaining 10 whilst Rochdale lost 8.
3:00
Kick-Off
3:16
GOAL! Gillingham 1-0 Rochdale: Dack
3:21
Rochdale have now conceded the opening goal in 17 of their 22 away games (the joint worst league total). They won 3 of the previous 16 however.
3:43
Rochdale hit the post.
3:50
Half time: 1-0
3:56
This is only the 4th time the Gills have led at the break at home in the league this season but they had won all the previous 3.
4:07
The second half resumes.
4:24
Jamie Jones is sent off for Rochdale.
4:31
Matty Lund is sent off for Rochdale.
4:57
Full time: 1-0
Attendance: 5,430 (163)
Referee: Andy D'Urso